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Holiday Weekend
Movie Marathon
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Local Events
Nov
'Holidays on Display'
An American History museum exhibit looks at store window decorations and the Macy's parade.
Nov
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Colorful floats and musical units march through downtown Silver Spring.
Nov
A Christmas Carol' at Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theater presents its annual version of the holiday classic.
Nov
Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs unique choreography for this honored ballet.
Nov
Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
Enjoy more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays.
Dec
Striking 12'
A musical featuring the band GrooveLily about attempts to avoid a hectic New Year's Eve in New York.
Dec
National Christmas Tree Lighting
Even without tickets, hundreds gather near the Ellipse for a glimpse of the action.
Dec
Bethesda's Winter Wonderland
Hear choral groups and see ice sculptors and Santa at this community fest.
Dec
Scottish Walk and Parade
Alexandria's unique tradition attracts more bagpipe bands than you've ever seen.
Dec
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Drive through dazzling lights at one of the area's most popular holiday displays.
Dec
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Christmas music gets the prog-rock treatment from this 60-piece orchestra.
Dec
Santa Stumble
Dozens of St. Nick-suited revelers go on a bar crawl to benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Fund.
Dec
The Rockettes
The Radio City Music Hall favorites come to the Patriot Center for the first time.
Dec
'It's a Wonderful Life'
The Jimmy Stewart classic screens before "Home Alone" at the Silver Theatre.
Dec
NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
The Washington Chorus accompanies the orchestra at this seasonal favorite.
Dec
Craft Mutiny Holiday Market
Find one-of-a-kind gifts at the mini, wintertime version of Crafty Bastards.
Dec
Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
In Septime Webre's version, George Washington is the title character.
Dec
Holiday Vaudeville
A magician and modern klezmer music offer a quirky take on traditional tunes.
Dec
Norwegian Christmas at Union Station
And amid all that train station bustle, you'll see Christmas decorations.
Dec
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
The most dynamic leading lady around helps you ring in 2010 with '70s throwback funk.
Gifts
Gift guide
Gifts for the reader
Looking to give a lasting token? Scroll through these gift book ideas.
Gift wrap, buying guides, charitable giving and more in 'Gifts'
Entertaining
Holiday treats
Holiday cookies 2009
Our list of baked gems includes options for all -- from the savory to the crisp, the buttery to the vegan.
Holiday recipes, fancy china and more in 'Entertaining'
Fashion
Scene In
The holiday party
Our video series peeks in as a lobbying firm celebrates the season in style.
Fashion advice, winter trends and more in 'Fashion'
Activities
Holiday movies
Get in the spirit
Looking for a new way to celebrate? Try one of these unconventional holiday films.
Seasonal movies, entertainment and more in 'Activities'
Seasonal Survival
Gallery
Holiday perils
We offer some helpful tips to help you dodge the hazards of the holiday season.
Holiday sanity, travel, fitness and more in 'Seasonal Survival'
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